US Bridges

Ames Road over Tracy Brook

Good

St. Lawrence County, New York · 2.5 MI N of Crary Mills · Structure no. 000000003221600

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ames Road over Tracy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ames Road over Tracy Brook in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAmes Road
CrossesTracy Brook
Location2.5 MI N of Crary Mills
Coordinates44.60416, -75.06652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ames Road over Tracy Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ames Road over Tracy Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ames Road over Tracy Brook carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ames Road over Tracy Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ames Road over Tracy Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.